ShankarKurraMDMBA, CPHQ(He/Him)

Summary

• As the Chief Medical Officer at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I provide clinical executive management to over 1,700 physicians and advanced practitioners within an organization of more than 29,000 workers. I promote high-quality, cost-effective, safe medical care through education and collaboration among medical and nursing staff.
  A visionary leader with a proven track record of success in leading and influencing physicians to improve outcomes. A change agent
  who can transform staff and create alignment to meet goals. Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to inspire medical staff and other community members. A direct and transparent communication style with the capacity to listen well and respect, encourage, and integrate the views of
  others while building consensus and trust across a diverse organization. An astute executive with an advanced understanding of business, finance, and healthcare economics and proven experience using various data tools, surveys, metrics, and standards to measure performance and success. An open and participative management style with proven capability to develop a high-performance team culture.
  
  As the CMO, I directly oversee the quality of care and patient safety, coordination of clinical care, development of clinical information systems, and physician engagement.